Government of Yukon

Connect with nature and discover species at Yukon’s biological treasure hunt

Caption: Last year's BioBlitz event in Carmacks. Photo by Stacey Lee Kerr for the Royal Ontario Museum.
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The public is invited to help create the biggest and most accessible national wildlife inventory in Canada this weekend. The Yukon Conservation Data Centre and Parks Canada, in partnership with Kluane First Nation and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, are hosting Yukon’s Canada 150 BioBlitz in the Kluane area from June 22 to 25, 2017.

Over 50 scientists from across North America will be in Yukon to document and collect data on this unique ecosystem. The public is invited to become citizen scientists and work alongside conservationists and specialists on a national inventory of Canadian species that can be accessed using the iNaturalist app.

Public events are scheduled at the Beringia Interpretive Centre, Thachäl Dhäl Visitor Centre, Da Kų Cultural Centre and Kluane Lake Research Station during the four days. Participants will be encouraged to try to find as many species as possible within a short time, explore the changed landscape, learn about this unique environment and collect data on bugs, birches and everything in between.

Quotes

“BioBlitz is a great initiative that recognizes, educates and celebrates the environment by inviting all of us to become citizen scientists. Understanding the biodiversity around us, and how it is changing, helps us to adapt to our environment and encourages curiosity about Yukon’s incredible natural surroundings.”

–Minister of Environment Pauline Frost

“Results of wildlife surveys across the country will help guide future conservation efforts for years to come. Everyone is invited to share the celebration the 150th anniversary of Confederation by immersing themselves in nature and the joy of scientific discovery.”